Alternative Living Spaces

Teen Builds Tiny House In Parents’ Backyard

March 21, 2013 Alternative Living Spaces

17-year-old Austin Hay has built his own hideout on wheels right in his parents’ backyard. Very cool. (via Faircompanies.com)

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Cargotecture

May 30, 2012 Alternative Living Spaces

Has my occasional series on alternative living spaces inspired you? Here is another example of what architecture firm HyBrid calls “cargotecture” — spaces recycled from worn-out shipping containers. This one was chosen by Sunset Magazine for its “idea weekend” in 2011. Says HyBrid: “The home was fabricated by OneBuild Modular Manufacturer’s in a single 24′ [...]

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A Quaint Scottish Highlands B&B On Wheels

May 1, 2012 Alternative Living Spaces

In Aviemore, in Inverness-shire (that’s in the Highlands of Scotland) you’ll find a yurt, a bothy and a Beer Moth — all three of which are places to stay on the grounds of Inshriach House, and are available on what looks like the UK equivalent of HomeAway, Canopy And Stars. They’re all tiny cozy accommodations, but [...]

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Alternative Living Spaces: School Bus

January 5, 2012 Alternative Living Spaces

I’ve written before about folks adopting untraditional living situations to find balance in their lives. Here’s another interesting example: an Austin couple who deliberately lives in a renovated school bus called “Rosie,” which is parked in a friend’s back yard. (Pictures)

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Shipping Container Living

November 29, 2011 Alternative Living Spaces

Fascinating story about a woman who’s leading a drastically simplified life — in a modified shipping container house that she’s customized herself — so she can spend more time with her daughter. Gets you thinking about what’s important in life, and what isn’t.

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